Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-13
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
THE COMMITTEES OF Tgs HOUSE or
DELEGATES NOT YET Appointed.

DELEGATES NOT YET APPoIHfRD.
A Number OF Resolutions introduced In the
senats-Thanks to Ayers, Scott,
and Kccsbv.
The two branches OF the General As
sembly reassembled in their respective
halls in the Capitol building yesterday at
noon pursuant to adjournment on Friday
last. There was q fairly full attendance
OF members in both houses, most OF those
who went home 10 spend Saturday and
Sunday having returned.
Lientenant-GoyeraCr Massey called
the Senate to order at l2o'clock. Prayer
was offered by Rev. DIR. George Cooper,
pastor Of the First Baptist church.
REGISTER or THE LAND OFFICE.
Mr.. Lovenstcin offered the following ::
Wharoaa4he Governor in big annual message
has recommended that tho o1iee OF hegi.ter of
the Land Of1ce he abolished ana DIS dS"eS NC
tran, feired 20 SOME other department;
RsoirSi. That the committee on Pablo In
st,tutjons aud Education inquire into the expe-
dioncy OF the Same ana report ~ bill Or other
wlss.
Mr.. Heaton suggested that il might
be best to have joint committee, in
order that the report might be made in
both houses.
Mr.. Lovenstein said he thought it best
for this or some other Senate committee
to consider the matter. He had no
doubt that n similar resolution would be
adopted by the House, and the two COM
mittees might act together. He was OPP
posed to so many special committees.
The resolution vas adopted.
THE BLAIR ELL.
Mr.. Cornett Republican) offered the
following, which lies over one day:
wheroas both political parties In Virginia are
committed 20 tho passage Of the Federal Con-
gross Of The educational bill known M inc
Blair BIZ -; and whereas SAID measure has
twice passed. the senate Of the United states ana
failed OF passage in the House by two separate
CONGRESSES; aud whereas Il "a tho dosire OF the
people OF Virginia, regardless Oi party, to nave
said bill passed. ana e IS practically essential 30
the proper advancement Of their educational
facilities: therefore
!. D. IL rrsolrsd (ihe House Of Delegates con-
curing, That our senators In Congress from
Virginia be directed and our congressman be re-
llf- Ell 10 secure inc thbrdbe vi Hdiu
.. That a copy of this resolution be forthwith
forwarded 10 our said Senators and Representa-
uyes.
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
Mr.. Rhea introduced n joint resolution
to submit to the people OF
Virginia, at the general election 70 be
held in November, 1883, the question OF
a constitutional convention, and pro-
viding the manner in which the vote
shall be taken and returned and certified
to the next General Assembly, which is
required by the Constitution. If a ma
iorltv Of the votes have been cast for the
convention, to provide for the same and
the election of delegates thereto.
A motion TO refer was lost, but the
resolution lies over.
THANKS TO AYERS ET AIS.
Mr.. Heaton offered the following,
which viii come up Tor consideration TO-
day:
Reso'std By N' Senate (lhe House Of Delegates
cancuEIinR), That the thanks Of this General
arc extended 20 the Hon. Rufus A..
Ayers, Att0rncP-General VI the state; tho vene-
r0ble John scott, attorney for the Common
wealth Of Fauquier county, aud J. i. Mctabe,
attorney for tho county Of
LOudOun, tOr the firm stand assumed by them
for having the validity tested Of The late order
Of the United States Court tor tho Eastern dis
trct OF virgins, made by the Hon. Hugh L.
Bond, Judge OF the circuit, 1nlug and iinprison-
Ing them for alleged contempt OF court while
engaged IN the legitimate exercise Of their Of
fetal duties imposed by law FOR the enforcement
and collection Of the taxes due this Common
wealth.
Rcsolrcd, That they are congratulated for the
course adopted by them. which, although having
subjected them 10 temporary Incarceration IN
AL, 40 far from being subject OF Modification
lnd Disgrace, was position OF honor and dis
iinction; and they are further TO be congra,u-
Gtcd aud hold up 10 approval and endorsement
IN having brought about decision Of the SUI
Yromo Court of the United States which nuei. ,
settles the question Of tho power az au-
hoTity 81 the Federal judiciary oye- lac states
4 this Union in accordance With 'he COnstltn-
ion of tho United States an tno laws Of the
end.
Resolrsd. That tho {. ,ornor Of this Common
wealth be requisite. & communicate the passage
# the above solutions 20 tho State officials
lnoye nan q. aud cause copy 10 be transmit
cd r. .Aem with such remarks as he may deem
lcrnnenL
SCHOOL LAWS.
Mr.. Williams offered the following,
which, under the rules, lies over one
lay:
Rcsolred ttho House Of Delegates concurring),
That a committee Of three on the part OF the
senate and I'VE On the part Of the House be ap-
pointed N take into consideration the laws OF the
jOm monwealth in regard TO public FREQ schools,
md ascertain what imperfoCtlons, II any. exist
n sai1 laws, win tho remedy therefor, and
What amendments or changes. II any, should be
made in the manner OF leyying, collecting, and
Iisbursing the revenue forfreo- school purposes,
aid committee 10 report by bill or otherwise.
PAY FOR THE COMMITTEE.
Mr.. Gordon offered bill, which was
appropriately referred, providing com
jensation to members of the special
ONT committee acting under resolution
If February g, 1886, and the accountant
If said committee. This was the com
nittee appointed 10 examine and report
lpon the securities in the basement
,iiices, and the amounts prescribed are
To J. Richard Wingfeld, 300; to
Charles p. james, Si00; to Edmund
Waddill, Jr., $500 to Ashton Starke and
Thomas NJ. Miller, 5000 each, and to the
accountant, James d. Craig, $500 for ex-
"a labor performed.
BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
Bv Mr.. Moore To amend and re-
'nact the act approved May 6, 1887, en-
tiled an act to incorporate the Mineral
3airoad Company.
BY Mr.. Read For the relief Of John
\. Roberts and John +. Roberts, of
Charlotte county, from the payment of
delinquent taxes on land which they
,ought without the knowledge Of the ex-
stence of said tax.
BY Mr. HUBBARD: Providing special
,ame law for Buckingham county.
BY Mr.. Acker: 10 regulate railroads
nd railroad transportation within the
State Of Virginia. The object of the |
ill is to enforce the provisions of the
Interstate commerce bill against dis
in the long and short haul.
{ claims that the interstate bill has |
,een a serious disadvantage to the people |
n that it has not been properly en-
creed.
BY Mr.. Nance: To extend the time TO
edward Major, treasurer Of Charles City |
county, for the collection of taxes and |
ounty levies in his hands.
BY Mr.. Wickham Authorizing the |
Jerk of King William county to tran
cribe and re-enter the mutilated records |
II the county.
BAPTIST GENERAL ASSOCIATION.
Mr.. Ellyson introduced bill to in
corporate the trustees OF the Baptist Gen
raj Association of Virginia. The trus-
ees named in the bill are Rev. George |
jooper, d. D., II. X. EDyson, 7. II. |
CLEFT. T. c. Williams, Charles L. Cooke,